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The Rockets are "aggressively working to find a trade for the exiled Carmelo Anthony" by Monday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Kenneth Faried agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets on Friday, and the Rockets are planning on signing him to a free agent contract on Monday. However, Houston has to clear a roster spot before they can add Faried, which is why they are trying to move Melo. If they can't find a taker, the Rockets may end up releasing James Nunnally. Jan 19 - 10:07 AM

According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Carmelo Anthony is expected to play again this season.

Melo has posted multiple videos of himself on social media working out and keeping himself in shape. He is still on the Rockets roster, but, per Amick, Anthony "has multiple options available and is expected to pick one before the Feb. 7 trade deadline. There is no clarity as to whether he would be traded in these scenarios or waived and subsequently signed, but there are strong signs that he will play in the NBA again." Melo has not been productive from a fantasy perspective and should be left on waivers. Jan 18 - 11:53 AM

The Wizards, Lakers, 76ers and Hornets are not interested in making a move for Carmelo Anthony.

Daryl Morey would prefer to trade Anthony, but it's highly unlikely any GM will be willing to sacrifice assets for a washed up, former All-Star. The Rockets will need to waive him prior to March 1 for Melo to be playoff-eligible, but to this point, nothing appears to be imminent. Wed, Dec 26, 2018 11:36:00 AM

The Lakers are not interested in Carmelo Anthony, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times.

The report adds Melo's people called Lakers a while back and that LeBron James hasn’t talked to Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka about getting Melo. Several other reports say the Lakers do not want to sign Melo, so don't expect Magic Johnson and co. to pursue Anthony even after a report said LeBron James wants to add his buddy. Fri, Dec 7, 2018 03:58:00 PM

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Chris Paul (hamstring) practiced with the team on Friday and "may be a week away" from returning.

Last week, coach Mike D'Antoni said that Paul was 2-3 weeks away from a return, so it appears CP3 is heading in the right direction. The Rockets want their point back in action, but obviously, don't want to rush him back due to the nature of the hamstring injury.

The Rockets are "aggressively working to find a trade for the exiled Carmelo Anthony" by Monday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Kenneth Faried agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets on Friday, and the Rockets are planning on signing him to a free agent contract on Monday. However, Houston has to clear a roster spot before they can add Faried, which is why they are trying to move Melo. If they can't find a taker, the Rockets may end up releasing James Nunnally.

Clint Capela underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks.

It was reported that Capela would miss 4-6 weeks back on Monday, so this confirms that news. As far as replacing him goes, things have changed in the two games with coach Mike D'Antoni going with a no-center lineup for 31 minutes on Wednesday because Marquese Chriss and Isaiah Hartenstein are not ready for minutes. The Rockets could be in the market for a big man, but until then Gary Clark, James Nunnally and the usual guards should see more minutes while P.J. Tucker handles minutes at the five. Jarrett Allen also went for 18 and 18 in the 29 minutes he faced a center-less lineup on Wednesday, so DFS players will want to attack the Houston frontcourt.

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